Data suggests that coronavirus cases are slowing, but a trend isn’t well established yet. Researchers are reluctant to say the worst is behind New Orleans. During the breakout in Wuhan, a five-day dip in new cases preceded a massive spike.
April 3, 2020
Survey highlights initial impact of COVID-19 on Acadiana businesses
Of roughly 1,000 local businesses surveyed between March 19 and March 25, 91% expected revenue to decline.
August 25, 2020
LETTER: Standing up to Lafayette’s quiet racism
I have not attributed these statements to the people who made them, and there is one example that I cannot even include; it’s so unbelievable. If you recognize your own words here, I only regret that I did not act then and call you out.
August 21, 2019
Council readies to dredge the Vermilion, but waits for the Corps of Engineers
The gist: A resolution adopted unanimously by the City-Parish Council Tuesday formally urges action on dredging the Vermilion River. Council members and dredging advocates are now targeting funding and political help while the Army Corps of Engineers completes a dredging study.
February 4, 2020
Council Preview: More charter housekeeping and some tax breaks
The only big items on the agenda are two resolutions to approve restoration tax abatements for redevelopment projects.
August 28, 2019
Lafayette architect Henry Boudreaux convicted of felony theft
The gist: Lafayette architect Henry Boudreaux pleaded no-contest to theft over $25,000 in connection with allegations he bilked a Vermilion Parish couple during a massive renovation project to their historic home. No-contest has the same effect as a guilty plea.
December 12, 2018
Tracking the Lafayette Stock Index reveals a changing of the guard
We’re witnessing a changing of the guard, and Waitr’s splash on the NYSE is the latest indicator in the trend.